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Lorain Preparatory Academy, Home of the Lions

Now Enrolling Grades EK-8 in Lorain, Ohio

Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Lorain Preparatory Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Lorain Preparatory Academy!

We are a tuition-free, public charter school serving EK-8 students throughout Lorain, Ohio. Lorain Preparatory Academy is known for being a school that feels like home and family, and for its exceptional academic results – we have been rated “A” in K-3 Literacy by the Ohio Department of Education. Our safe and secure campus features a gym, playground, and dedicated music room. Lorain Preparatory Academy is authorized by Charter School Specialists/St. Aloysius Orphanage and managed by ACCEL Schools, an established network of more than 40 charter schools located throughout the US.

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Oct 03

MS Girls Volleyball – Christian Community @ LPA

October 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Oct 04

Hispanic Heritage Night

October 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Oct 09

MS Girls Volleyball – LPA @ Heritage Christian

October 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oct 10

MS Girls Volleyball – Horizon-Lorain @ LPA

October 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Oct 12

MS Girls Volleyball – LPA @ Open Door

October 12 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Oct 13

No school for students, Staff Public School Works Training

October 13
Oct 18

Board Meeting

October 18 @ 6:00 pm

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Lorain Preparatory Academy Wins Three 2023 ACCELY Awards

Congratulations to Lorain Preparatory Academy for winning three Accely awards at the annual leadership summit held this July. The school was recognized for outstanding student attendance, teacher retention, and fiscal responsibility. Recognizing the hard work and success of our schools and school leaders is an important tradition at ACCEL Schools.…

Re-Enrollment Open for Fall 2023

Our annual re-enrollment process is now open for current families! Invitations have been sent via email to re-enroll using the method that is most convenient for your family (online at https://bit.ly/3wPVsCi, in-person, or paper form). Your early decision and response helps us plan effectively for the upcoming school year. Thank…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2023!

Build a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your education journey with us and save your student's seat today! Apply Now!

Join the Wellness Committee!

The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency's (LEA) or school district's efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students' health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school's healthy…

The ACCEL Schools Difference

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that…

Seamless Summer Option Program

  This location is participating in the Seamless Summer Option Program. Lunch will be provided to all children, age 1 through 18, and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the…

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